The 80% Job Spec Gap: Why You Should Apply Anyway

Job specs aren't contracts — they're wish lists. We break down the stunning data on the gap between what recruiters want and what candidates think they need. Harvard Business Review found women apply only at 100% match while men apply at 60%. Greenhouse reports 68% of recruiters accept 70% matches, but only 22% of candidates believe it. Learn why the conscientious self-select out, how requirements inflation has doubled since 2019, and why honest framing beats exaggeration every time.